In order to stay on top of your monthly finances there are a few behaviors to adapt to. First, if you can build an emergency fund you can prepare yourself of any unexpected charges that come up without putting yourself into debt. Next, although it might seem that retirement is far away, the longer you wait to fund your account the less it will be able to grow over time, so funding is a priority … [Read more...]

No matter how well you are doing on your finances, keeping up and doing all the right things such as building an emergency fund, reducing expenses, not to mention saving for the future, when it comes to spending during the holidays, it can send your careful spending planning out the window. Between family parties which cost money to either host or bring food and drinks, not to mention Christmas … [Read more...]

If you are looking for a bit of extra spending money at the end of each month, you do not necessarily need to go out and get another job. By cutting back on some of the things that you use in your daily lives, you will be left with a bonus every month! It can be difficult to modify your routine when you are so used to doing it a certain way, but it will definitely be worth it to you! Below are a … [Read more...]

There are plenty of myths when it comes to handling the household finances. Unfortunately, though, what works for one may not work for the other, so each person has to do what is best for them. However you get there, if you can stay out of debt, create an emergency fund, reduce expenses, and have a nest egg saved up for the future you are doing the right thing when it comes to managing your … [Read more...]

Going grocery shopping can quickly add up at the register if you’re not careful. At least it’s better than eating out every meal, which could be the cost of an extra mortgage payment a month in what you spend to have someone cook, serve, and cleanup after you. Sure, it’s nice to be able to someone take care of the cooking without having to clean up the mess, but it gets expensive very quickly. … [Read more...]

You don’t have to be a cheapskate to admit that there are plenty of items that are overpriced. There is a difference between holding onto your money and wasting money on purchases that could be avoided if there are a few changes made in your life. While you certainly get what you pay for, the ease at which you can get products is a factor in why the price is driven up, so there are plenty … [Read more...]

There are plenty of purchases that we make that probably are not for best use long-term. Sure, impulse purchases are good at the moment, and even those that you do save up for might be a flavor of the month, so it is important in a budget to reduce unnecessary expenses so you can free up extra money to put to good use in saving for the future. There are a few purchases that are actually quite … [Read more...]

Handling the household finances are tough, so much in fact that it’s no wonder why most do not hold down a successful budget and are in credit card debt. Now, you don’t have to run a budget to be successful but for some, it may help, instead of having a spending free for all throughout the month. Carrying debt is a different issue, one that should be addressed so that instead of paying back the … [Read more...]

Depending on your family size, the food budget may be a huge portion of the monthly expenses, especially if you have a large family trying to keep them fed and the refrigerator and pantry stocked at all times. Every dollar that you can free up can go towards other important areas such as paying off debt or saving for your future. No matter where you’re at in your career, whether you are starting … [Read more...]

Online shopping can be a scary thing, especially if you have yourself on a strict budget in order to reduce spending and hopefully saving for the future. While all of the pros can also be cons if you look at it that way, getting you spend more money, so you have to be careful. If you are able to set boundaries with yourself, online shopping can be a wonderful thing. Grocery stores are now even … [Read more...]

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